Bernstein also defended the decision not to match UEFA's punishments, saying the five-game ban had been agreed on by all relevant bodies including anti-racism group Kick It Out.

"From our point of view it (10-match ban) has no subtlety to it. It should have subtlety to it," he added.

"Any racism is unacceptable but there are different levels of offence.

"It's also a time issue. We have been through an extensive process and have to get it approved through English football.

"It (UEFA's ban) came in right at the end of the process when we have spent months getting a consensus. But if European football says the line is in the wrong place then we may have to re-evaluate that."